Water Margin official

Inside the Liuhe Pagoda, Zhang Zhengdao leaned on the railing and looked out into the distance. The sun was white, the wind was clear, and the water and sky were blue. He felt relaxed and happy. He was really intoxicated by such magnificent mountains and rivers.

The young monk smiled and said: "Several donors, if on August 15th and the next three days, when the Qiantang River tide comes, the sound will be like thunder, shaking the mountains and rivers, and it will be spectacular."

"I didn't see the shadow of the tide, but I heard the sound of the tide first. The tide came from far and near, rushing in. The tide pushed forward, roaring like thunder, spraying beads and splashing jade, and the momentum was like ten thousand horses galloping." The young monk recalled his first time.

When I saw the tidal surge in Qiantang, I was really stunned and amazed.

"The waves behind catch up with the waves ahead, one after another. Although there is a loud rumbling sound in my ears, the river is still calm. As the sound becomes louder and louder, it is like beating thousands of war drums, deafening."

The monk eloquently described the power of the tide to everyone.

"Looking up, you can see a white line appearing on the foggy river surface, moving westward, like a plain cross-river, with a white rainbow rising over the flat sand. Even closer, the white line turns into a wall of water, gradually rising

, a white wall is as fast as thunder, moving forward, and when the tide comes in front of you, it will be like a galloping horse, and the power of thunder is unstoppable." The young monk was very eloquent, and when he spoke, everyone seemed to have a row of mountains and seas emerging in front of their eyes.

The momentum.

"If you want to know how high the tide is, you can cross the mountain in the waves." The young monk recited the poem Su Shi wrote when he was watching the tide on August 15th.

Zhang Zhengdao couldn't help but stand in awe of the young monk in front of him, saluted and asked: "Dare you ask the young master his Dharma name?"

The young monk returned the greeting and said: "The young monk's Dharma name is Zhidan, and he is a disciple of Dharma Xiangzong."

Zhang Zhengdao nodded and said: "The young master is knowledgeable and talented, and will definitely become a generation of eminent monks in the future."

The young monk Zhidan smiled and said: "All things are limited to consciousness, and the mind of consciousness is like water."

Everyone didn't understand why, so the young monk Zhidan said again: "Buddhist disciples, everything depends on dependent origination and induction."

Wu Song said: "Little monk, we don't understand what you are saying at all. I ask you, can you drink wine and eat meat here?"

Young monk Zhidan said: "The rules in the temple are that you are not allowed to drink alcohol or eat meat. If the donor really wants to eat, please do so."

Ruan Xiaoqi asked: "You little monk, why didn't you stop us?"

The young monk Zhidan glanced at the crowd and replied truthfully: "These donors are evil and evil, and they don't look like good people. The young monk is no match for you."

"Hahaha..."

Everyone laughed, this little monk is really interesting.

After admiring the majestic mountains and rivers for a while, everyone felt hungry, and Ruan Xiaowu asked the young monk Zhitan: "Is there any vegetarian food in the temple?"

The young monk Zhitan nodded and said: "The temple has arranged meals for the visiting donors, please come with the young monk."

Everyone then got off the Liuhe Pagoda. Zhang Liu led the horse. When he saw everyone coming out, he shouted: "Officials, it's unfair. You go up to enjoy it, but you let the villains eat and dry here."

"Are you full?" Zhang Zhengdao asked.

Zhang Liu shook his head and said: "I happen to be hungry."

The young monk Zhitan pointed to a building next to him and said, "Donor, there is fasting food there."

Zhang Zhengdao took out five taels of silver from his money bag, handed it to Zhidan, and said, "Little master, I wish you can achieve enlightenment as soon as possible."

However, the young monk Zhitan did not accept the money, but shook his head and said: "Donor, it's rare to have a fate, don't let this fate become tacky."

Zhang Zhengdao collected the five taels of silver, then took out a ten-tael silver ingot, stuffed it into the arms of the young monk Zhidan, and laughed and said: "Little monk, I am so vulgar."

After saying this, he ignored the young monk Zhitan and led everyone to the restaurant to have dinner.

Young monk Zhitan looked down at the silver, then at Zhang Zhengdao's back, and said: "It seems that the master is right, most people in this world are idiots." After saying that, he returned to the Liuhe Pagoda.

, waiting for the next destined person.

As Wu Song walked, he said: "This little monk is actually a monk who doesn't like money."

Ruan Xiaoqi said: "Nine times out of ten, I am stupid because of chanting Buddha's name."

While talking and laughing, we arrived at the dining hall of Liuhe Temple. It was just after noon, and there were two or three pilgrims eating here.

The carriage and horses were tied up next to the trees outside, and the seven of them, plus the temporarily hired driver, entered the dining hall together.

Seeing so many people coming here, a monk who knew the guest came forward and bowed and saluted: "Donor, do you want to have a vegetarian meal?"

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "Master, if you have any delicious vegetarian food, just bring it over."

Wu Song continued: "If there is wine, bring it too."

The monk Zhike said calmly: "This temple does not provide alcohol."

"Master, don't be offended. Just bring us some food. There are eight of us here, please master." Zhang Zhengdao said politely.

The monk Zhike bowed again and went to the fire kitchen in the back to prepare a fast meal.

After finding two unoccupied tables, everyone divided into two groups and sat down.

This Liuhe Temple is a medium-sized temple that developed with the Liuhe Pagoda. After seeing the pagoda, everyone has no interest in this temple at this moment.

"After finishing the fast meal and preparing some winter clothes, we will set off home." Zhang Zhengdao looked at everyone.

This trip to Hangzhou takes four to five months, and it only takes one or two days to do business. Most of the time is spent on the road, which is extremely inconvenient.

In addition, the wind and water were smooth when we arrived, and the boat trip was quite fast. When we returned, we had to go against the wind and the current. If the river was blocked, we might have to get off the boat and change to a carriage halfway.

Wu Song was already ready to return home. Hearing this, he said, "I don't know how my brother's marriage is going."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "Second Brother Wu, please relax, I have already left this matter to Sun San, and I will keep it to Brother Wu's satisfaction."

Wu Song said: "My brother is a very kind person. I'm afraid that as soon as I leave home, I will be bullied again."

Zhang Zhengdao comforted him and said: "Second Brother Wu, don't worry. Before leaving, I have told Brother Yi to take good care of Brother Wu and not let him be bullied."

Wu Song nodded and stopped talking.

Ruan's Sanxiong was also worried about his mother. This was the first time she had been away from home for such a long time, so he heard Ruan Xiaowu say: "I'm afraid it's already the New Year when I get home."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "If we are in a hurry, we can switch to carriages and horses on the way, which is faster than traveling by water."

Ruan Xiaoqi shook his head and said: "I would rather get drunk on the boat."

Everyone was chatting, but they didn't know that the guest monk had brought the vegetarian meal, placed it on the table, and said: "Donor, please use the vegetarian meal."

Zhang Zhengdao returned the favor: "Thank you, Master."

Everyone was impatient and started eating with chopsticks. Although there was no wine or meat, it still had a different taste.

While eating, Zhang Zhengdao heard a familiar voice saying: "Brother, I don't want to go back to my hometown."

Turning around, he saw Pang Qiuxia carrying a luggage outside the dining hall and pulling on her elder brother Pang Wanchun's sleeve. The two seemed to be quarreling.

Then I heard Pang Wanchun say: "Now that we have enough expenses, why don't you go back to your hometown?"

Pang Qiuxia said with a bitter face: "I don't want to go home and get married."

Pang Wanchun looked at his sister and knew that she didn't want to get married, so he had no choice but to say: "I'm not forcing you. If you don't want to marry, don't get married. Anyway, we will go back to our hometown early tomorrow morning."

Zhang Zhengdao stood up and shouted: "Brother Pang Pang, Sister Pang, I didn't expect that we would be able to meet again before we leave. We are so destined."

Pang Wanchun frowned and looked at Zhang Zhengdao, cupped his hands and said, "It turns out he is from Zhang Xiaoguan."

Pang Qiuxia raised her eyebrows and said angrily: "Who is your sister?"